Rice Recall 2026 is now tied to a significantly expanded nationwide pull of Trader Joe’s food products that may contain glass, with federal officials stating the recall grew to more than 36 million pounds on Tuesday.
What Happens When Rice Recall 2026 Expands Beyond 36 Million Pounds?
Federal the recall covers 36, 987, 575 pounds of various ready-to-eat and frozen chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products that were being pulled from shelves nationwide. The U. S. Department of Agriculture addressed the expansion in a news release.
The recalled products were manufactured by Portland company Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., which makes products for Trader Joe’s retailers across the country, as described in the same federal release.
What If You Bought One of the Four Trader Joe’s Items Listed?
Trader Joe’s said four products are affected, with specific “best by” date ranges:
Chicken fried rice with best by dates 03/04/2026 through 02/10/2027; vegetable fried rice with best by dates 02/28/2026 through 11/19/2026; Japanese-style fried rice with best by dates 02/28/2026 through 11/14/2026; and chicken shu mai with best by dates 03/13/2026 through 10/23/2026.
Trader Joe’s advised customers: “If you have packages of the products listed above, please do not use them. ” consumers should discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
What If You’re Concerned About Safety or Injuries?
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said it received four complaints “regarding glass found in product” tied to an earlier recall announced less than two weeks before the expanded action. FSIS also said there have been no confirmed reports of injuries due to consumption of the rice, and that anyone concerned should contact their healthcare provider.
FSIS said it is concerned that some product may be in retailers’ or consumers’ freezers. Consumers who purchased these products are urged not to consume them, and FSIS said the products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Ajinomoto spokesperson Sara Guindi said that the company recalled the products voluntarily “out of an abundance of caution” over “certain frozen products that may contain glass, ” adding that the company is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards and continues to work closely with the USDA.
Rice Recall 2026 remains focused on consumers checking freezer and pantry items against the listed products and best by dates, following the instructions to avoid use and seek refunds where applicable.
